The 11mm French Ordnance (11.46×17mmR) is a
rimmed black powder
Gunpowder, also commonly known as black powder to distinguish it from modern smokeless powder, is the earliest known chemical explosive. It consists of a mixture of sulfur, charcoal (which is mostly carbon), and potassium nitrate, potassium ni ...
cartridge intended for the
11 mm MAS 1873-1874 revolver in service with the French Army.
The velocity and power of the first variant, equivalent to the
.25 ACP at just 74 ft/lbs of energy, was weak even for its time. The second variant, 1873–1890, corresponded in power to the
.32 ACP with 140 ft/lbs of energy.
References
See also
List of handgun cartridges
This is a list of handgun Cartridge (weaponry), cartridges, approximately in order of increasing caliber.
Table of handgun cartridges
Other cartridges used in handguns
Although not originally designed for handguns, several rifle and shotgun ...
Pistol and rifle cartridges
Military cartridges
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